Her debut album Come Away with Me was released in 2002 and sold 26 million copies worldwide. It won 5 Grammy Awards in 2003. This album was produced by Arif Mardin.
Her second album, Feels Like Home, with folk tendency, is the highest-selling album in the history of Blue Note Records with over a million copies sold within the first week. Norah Jones was listed among the most influential people of 2004 by the Time Magazine.
On January 30, 2007 Norah Jones released her third album, Not Too Late - a collection of 13 original songs, itunes includes a bonus live track of the song Sinkin' Soon. This was the most pre-ordered album of all time on Amazon.com.
Her fourth studio album, The Fall, was released on November 17, 2009.
Her fifth studio album ...Little Broken Hearts was released on May 1, 2012 and she collaborated with Danger Mouse for its production. The Happy Pills Songfacts reports that the album was recorded at Danger Mouse's Los Angeles studio during the fall of 2011. The record was co-written by Jones and Danger Mouse, with the pair handling the majority of the instrumentals. Jones teamed up with the producer after she contributed vocals to his Rome project with Daniele Luppi.
The daughter of Beatles-influencing sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar, Jones doesn't closely follow any particular genre, rather she brings her unique jazzy flavor to songs with roots in country, folk, Americana, and modern light jazz, pop and rock.
Everybody Needs A Best Friend
Norah Jones Lyrics
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My thoughts are hazy
But this is one thing I'm sure of
Everybody needs a best friend
I'm happy I'm yours
You got a double
Who brings you trouble
Everybody needs a best friend
I'm happy I'm yours
A fool could see decidedly
That you're a ten and I'm a three
A royal breed is what you need
So how did you come to be stuck with a bummer like me?
You got a head full of someone dreadful
But how that someone adores you
Everybody needs a best friend
I'm happy I'm yours
A fool could see decidedly
That you're a ten and I'm a three
A royal breed is what you need
So how did you come to be stuck with a bummer like me?
Oh, you got a head full of someone dreadful
And yet alas, that someone adores you
Everybody needs a best friend
I'm happy I'm yours
I'm just a clown
And I'll bring you down
But you just don't care
'Cause your
Best friend is me
In this song, Norah Jones expresses her gratitude and loyalty towards her best friend. She describes herself as lazy and hazy, but is sure about one thing: everybody needs a best friend. She acknowledges that her friend may have someone in their life who brings trouble, but regardless of that, everybody still needs a best friend. Norah feels lucky to be the best friend of this person, even though she feels like she's a "bummer" compared to them. She questions why her friend, who is royal and deserving of the best, would choose someone like her to be their best friend.
The song seems to be a reflection of Norah Jones's personal life, as she has spoken about the importance of her friendships in several interviews. She has also talked about how her friends have been with her through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
My words are lazy
I struggle to express myself clearly.
My thoughts are hazy
I find it difficult to think deeply or to focus on anything for long.
But this is one thing I'm sure of
Despite my shortcomings, I know this one thing to be true.
Everybody needs a best friend
Everyone needs someone in their life who they can trust and rely on completely.
I'm happy I'm yours
I feel fortunate and grateful that you have chosen me to be your best friend.
You got a double
You have a close companion who causes problems or drama in your life.
Who brings you trouble
This person is a source of stress or conflict for you.
And though you're better without me
Despite the fact that you would be better off without this person, you still cling to them.
A fool could see decidedly
It's very obvious to anyone that looks at us.
That you're a ten and I'm a three
You're amazing, and I am not nearly as impressive by comparison.
A royal breed is what you need
You deserve someone who is just as extraordinary as you are.
So how did you come to be stuck with a bummer like me?
Why did you choose me, someone who is so inferior and inadequate?
You got a head full of someone dreadful
You have someone in your life who is toxic or harmful to you.
But how that someone adores you
Despite their negative impact, this person is deeply in love with you.
I'm just a clown
I don't take myself very seriously, and I like to make you smile.
And I'll bring you down
My own struggles and imperfections may cause problems in your life from time to time.
But you just don't care
Despite my flaws, you still value me as a friend and companion.
Cause your best friend is me
No matter what happens, I'll always be here for you.
Writer(s): Murphy Walter Anthony, Macfarlane Seth
Contributed by Lucy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@spanishinquisition5032
My words are lazy
My thoughts are hazy
But this is one thing I'm sure of
Everybody needs a best friend
I'm happy I'm yours
You got a double
Who brings you trouble
And though you're better without me
Everybody needs a best friend
I'm happy I'm yours
A fool could see decidedly
That you're a ten and I'm a three
A royal breed is what you need
So how did you come to be stuck with a bummer like me
Oh you got a head full of someone dreadful
But how that someone adores you
Everybody needs a best friend
I'm happy I'm yours
A fool could see decidedly
That you're a ten and I'm a three
A royal breed is what you need
So how did you come to be stuck with a bummer like me
Oh you got a head full of someone dreadful
And yet at last that someone adores you
Everybody needs a best friend
I'm happy I'm yours
I'm just a clown
And I'll bring you down
But you just don't care
'Cause your best friend is me
@Lowendleeski
Perfect theme song for the series
@olearywashington3374
Facts and I’m watching all the episodes in a row 💯😁🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@CHAZBROSKI
yeah
@KevonTheGolden
So happy they used this for the show theme
@thefubartraveleralibrown2947
This song has all the elements of a Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin hit and she nails it. Norah Jones nailed it.
@bcdieselsofficial
Who’s here after the release of the TV series?
@CuracyPlays
Me!
@Tofi_Tee
Ola!
@petercasserly2348
Literally just started watching the second I seen the name of the song in the intro my brain went you will forget this put it in the playlist 😂
@ajalmeda9956
Me